DFAS-IN Central Procurement, 8899 E 56th St, Indianapolis IN 46249-0240

75 -- MULTI-COLORED, 3-PART PAPER SOL MDA260-00-Q-0004 DUE 111299 POC Carol Pye, Contract Specialist, 317-510-4703; Michael Risley, Contracting Officer, 317-510-4702 The Defense Finance & Accounting Service -- Indianapolis Center intends to issue a combined synopsis/request for proposal for commercial items in accordance with FAR, Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number is MDA260-00-Q-0004 and should be referenced on all correspondence. The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The standard industrial classification (SIC) is 2621 and the small business size standard is 750 employees. The line item, unit issue, quantity and description is as follows: 0001, 1920 boxes, 3-part paper; white (top sheet color), yellow and pink; 9 " x 11" untrimmed size and 8 " x 11" trimmed size; break-free continuous feed; 15 pound bond; " perforation with pinholes on both left and right sides and carbonless. Paper must be compatible for use on Mannesmann Tally Printer, Model MT 691; Epson Printer, Model DFS8000, Wang (NEC) printer, Model Pinwriter. Packaging for 3-part paper shall be boxed with a minimum of 1000 sets per box. Delivery requirements for 3-part paper shall be 3 skids shipped every other month, alternating with 2 skids every other month (beginning with 3 skids for first shipment), 64 boxes per skid. Contract period is 12 months. This acquisition is being procured under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Department of Defense requires all contractors to be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) no later than May 31, 1998 to receive solicitations, contract awards or payments. The following provisions are applicable: FAR clauses 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, evaluation factors are price and past performance; provide a completed copy of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The following clauses are applicable: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes and Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, inclusive of 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies. Shipping destination is DFAS-IN Warehouse; 3250 North Post Road; Building 3, Suite 315; Indianapolis, IN 46229. All proposals received will be considered. No telephonic responses to or requests for additional information regarding this RFQ will be accepted. Offerors may fax proposals and requests for additional information to 317-510-4698, Attention: Carol Pye, and must reference the RFQ number or mail their proposal request to Defense Finance & Accounting Service-Indianapolis, Contract Support Office, Room 231E, 8899 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249-0240. All proposals must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. (EST), November 12, 1999. See Numbered Note 1. Posted 11/01/99 (W-SN396728). (0305)

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